Phantom Burglar's Loot Moved From Erie to Mayville
A moving van full of household goods jewelry and valuables valued around 20000 was moved from Erie to Mayville by the sheriff's department after a monthlong manhunt for George Glaesser 46 of Erle known as The Phantom. He was arrested at his soninlaw's home and linked to 17 Pennsylvania and 7 8 local burglaries. Loot included sugar shortening from Youngsville radio and coat from Jamestown rugs and clothing from Mayville and more. Glaesser admitted many burglaries and said he operated alone bragging of past Rochester work. He faces burglary and grand larceny charges in Pennsylvania and warrants in Chautauqua County awaiting proceedings.
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Mayville
Pennsylvania
Erie
Sheriff's Department
Scandia
George Glaeser
Erle
Richard K. Moynihan
Merle Campaign
Warren County
L. B. Linder
Pennsylvania Motor Police
Moynihan
Glaesser
Youngsville
H. A. Blaisdell
Jamestown
Ashville Forks
Henry Davis
Jerrold
Gleasser
Rochester
Attica State Prison
Glasser
the Phantom
Warren
Cheatauqua County
Chalitau
Gna County
Settier
Tie Phantom
Man Injured After Auto Hit Near Hamot Hospital
A man identified as Erieman was struck by a car at 8 18 p m Saturday and sustained a possible fractured skull. He was taken to Hamot Hospital for observation. Traffic Patrolman Hoss Webb said the driver was traveling south and could not avoid the pedestrian.
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Shly
Pratin Vianzee
Hamot ‘Hospital
Hoss Webb
Dranzek
Pastore
Drsmel
Funeral Service for Melvin Dowse
The funeral service for Melvin Dowse was held Saturday at 2 oclock at Bratken Keating Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Harris officiating. Bearers included Edward Tables Andrew Paulson Perry Lines Francis Duke Jack Sawyer and Don Stewart. Interment was at Pine Grove Cemetery. Attending from away were Hazel Dowse and George Lester of San Diego California Mr and Mrs Claude Fralick Mr and Mrs Carl Paulkner Kenneth Faulkner Mrs James Young of Evie Mr and Mrs H D Balcom Salamanca and Mr and Mrs Fred Dowse Delmar Dowse Mrs Miherva Fitugemid Mrs James Arters Mr and Mrs Marvin Lord Mrs Clara Lord Rex ford Lord Lorenzo Lord William Lord Mr and Mrs Clair Conover Mrs Bila Shreve Mr and Mrs B Deitzel Sr Mr and Mrs E F Deitzel Jn Mrs Leveca Peterson and Mrs Leslie Courtright Union City.
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Melvin Dowse
Bratken-Keating Funeral Home
Ray Harris
Edward ‘Tables
Andrew ‘Paulson
Perry Lines
Francis Duke
Jack Sawyer
Don Stewart
Pine Grove
Hazel Dowse
George Lester
San Diego
Calif
Claude Fralick
Bila Shreve
B. Deitzel
E. F. Deitzel
Leveca Peterson
Leslie Courtright
Union City
Dempsey and estranged wife hold reunion
Jack Dempsey and his estranged wife Hannah Williams visited at his Los Angeles home with their two children Joan 12 and Barbara 10. They separated in 1940 after seven years of marriage. Dempsey said it was just a visit and not a reconciliation.
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Syssouviane
Los Angeles
Jack Dempsey
Hannah Williams
Jack
Joan
Barbara
Hannah
Albion Farmer Shoots Self in Shed Near Home
Albion Dec 30 A verdict of death by own action was returned by Deputy Coroner O J Wemple in the death of Leonard A Griffin 74 year old farmer of R D 2 Albion He shot himself in the chest with a 12 gauge shotgun in a shed after sending his wife on an errand Survivors include his widow a son John Griffin and two daughters Isabel Hemstreet and Mary Chamberlain
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Albion
O.J. Wemple
Leonard A. Griffin
Griffin
Guntis
Gertrude
John Griffin
Isabel Hemstreet
R. D
Albloi
Mary Chamberlain
Warren
Erie Woman Dies From Christmas Crash Injuries
Mrs Isabelle Guetrein Post age 27 wife of William Post Jr of 214 Goodrich street died in St Vincent hospital from injuries suffered in a Christmas Day auto crash at 21st and Peach I streets. She had been in fair condition Saturday but failed to rally. The death marks the eighteenth traffic fatality in Erie that year. Donald Heberle 23 of 21 West 26th street remained in good condition Sunday night.
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Erie
Bain
Isabelle Guetrein Post
William Post, Jr
Goodrich Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
21St
Peach I
Post
Donald Heberle
West 26Th Street
Erie Vet Charges Fraud In War Assets Administration Car Sales
An Erie veteran accused the War Assets Administration of fraud after purchasing a surplus Army auto at a WAA sale. He claimed the car was badly rusted and in poor condition, with missing parts and costly repairs estimated at hundreds of dollars. He faulted the price as unrealistically high given the car’s state.
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lErie Vet
War Assets Administration
Erin
Vee
Sievelers
WAA
Sangamon Ordnance Plant
Telopolis
Tnd
Bealemene
Asl
Tropolis
Former Corry Woman Victim Of Plane Crash
A Corry area woman is reported as a crash victim with plans to fly her to Mayo Hospital in Rochester for treatment once feasible. Her condition is not certain, and press reports of leg fractures are denied. Also at the scene was a Kalamazoo daughter, Phyllis Honey. Betty Blaisdell, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Harold A. Blaisdell of Jamestown, was injured but not seriously. The crash killed Captain Frank M. Hamm Jr. of Chicago and Harmon E. King of Muscatine. The plane struck trees near the International Friendship Gardens in Michigan City after reporting engine trouble. Passengers credited stewardess Helen Friel and nurse Helen Bass with aiding the injured.
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Qeene
Rochester
Mayo Hospital
Lyons
Michigan City
Phyllis Honey
Kalamazoo
Mich
Betty Blaisdell
Harold A. Blaisdell
Jamestown
International Friendship Gardens
Indiana City
Frank M. Hamm, Jr
Chicago
Harmon EB. King
Muscatine
Iowa
Hamm
Ife
Hamin
Ess
Helen Friel
Helen Bass
New York
Ithe
Miss Bass
Miss Friel
Fospitsd
Olean Youth Fatally Shot in Hunting Accident
OLEAN Dec 30 Accidently shot by a rifle in Olean township near the city line. Richard Truby 18 died en route to Olean General Hospital after a bullet struck near the right hip bone and exited near the left, severing a vessel. He had been hunting with Frank Walters, Buffalo, returning to check traps in the valley woods.
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Olean
Richard
Truby
Olean General Hospital
Young Truby
Frank Walters
Buffalo
Walters
Kidney fatigue causes backache and dizziness, study claims
Shen Yout Komye sites salt poisons and excess blood acid as the cause of fatigue and illness. Thompson's Borsema Tablets purportedly stimulate kidney action and speed relief by increasing urine. Also recommended is Golden Lax Tablets for constipation. 50 cents for Borsema, 1 for Golden Lax.
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Thompson
Fire forces seven to flee in night clothes in Erie store blaze
Seven people escaped in their night clothes when fire swept a store at 22 West 3rd street in Erie early Sunday spreading to adjoining apartments. Damage reached about 3000 dollars. The blaze was discovered by Alex Franz who with his wife resides nearby.
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Erie Erie
West 3Rd Street
Alex Franz
Firefighters Battle Blaze Across West Ard Street Units
A fire at multiple addresses on West Ard Street forced residents including a man identified as His son, Beli neth, his wife and two children, Mr. Prana, sister-in-law Miss Mar fon Shanahan, to flee before firemen arrived. Fire Chief L. P. Scully requested extra help as flames raged for over two hours across the properties.
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West Ard Street
Beli
Krause Markowitz Bellingham Strand & Catter
A brief notice lists Krause Markowitz Bellingham Strand and Catter as involved parties in a financial matter with unclear context and no dates or locations provided. The fragmentary OCR line hints at professional names, possibly a legal or accounting firm, but the exact action or outcome is not stated.
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New York State
Erieman
AUTO
Columbus
Inala
Cobbett City
HER
Dempsey
Albion Farmer
Corry
Nheo
Firestone Laboratories
Orcutt’s Firestone Store
Venter Street
Carrier
Pantin
Powell Motor CO
Al’s
North Center Street
Corry, Pa
Stan Blue Ind Little
Piron
Agoay
Jean Hart Shorm
Sou
Gilmer
Ili
Alco
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